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R441 NMJ

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,097 mi
Last recorded100,097 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,492 miles

Off-side front inner "drum stick" steering rack joint has slight play.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 90,415 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 90,415 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 86,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 78,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 69,019 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?

Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
4,557
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,403
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,515
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,251
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R441 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Explorer fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R441 NMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Explorer typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R441 NMJ registered?

R441 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R441 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R441 NMJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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